Thomas Flanigan
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Deadline-driven and results-oriented Police Officer with over 29 years of experience coordinating investigations. Skilled at researching and reviewing case files, and interviewing subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration. Resourceful leader focused on Public Safety while leveraging creative problem-solving abilities to solve complex crimes and cases.
Currently retired and looking to work for a challenging company in a new field. I bring leadership qualities, the ability to learn and follow direction, reliability and dependability, maturity along with experience and a genuine want to become and asset to the company. I have strong communication skills and understand the need for respect and hard work.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
VIP REALTY
Cape Coral, FL
2025 - Current
- Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients, leading to successful transactions and high levels of client satisfaction.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues during busy periods or when additional expertise was required.
- Secured repeat business and referrals by consistently exceeding client expectations and maintaining a reputation for professionalism.
- Efficiently managed multiple listings simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail throughout each transaction.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and offering viable solutions that met their needs.
- Organized and hosted successful open houses, attracting potential buyers and generating interest in available properties.
Sales Manager
City Mattress Corporation
Bonita Springs, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
- Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Dock Master
Freedom Boat Club
Cape Coral, FL
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintained strong relationships with customers through attentive service and prompt resolution of issues.
- Managed fuel inventory efficiently to maintain adequate stock levels and minimize losses due to spoilage or theft.
- Loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation.
- Assessed facility conditions regularly for necessary upgrades or improvements, resulting in an attractive and functional marina.
Deputy Sheriff
Macomb County Sheriff's Department
Mount Clemens, MI
11.1996 - 11.2022
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Case Investigations
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Participated in discussions with personnel to address job performance.
- Analyzed and evaluated information to determine appropriate course of criminal prosecution.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Served warrants, subpoenas and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Identified and notified next of kin of deaths, offering counseling and support.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.1995
Skills
- Community Relations
- Dispatch Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Undercover Investigations
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Officer Training
- Background Investigations
- Public Relations
- Contract Negotiations
- Report Writing
- Attention to Detail
Additional Information
- Served as an Elected Union President of a 230 man department for 8 years. In this role I was charged with negotiating employment contracts, representing employee's during discipline hearings and running monthly Union meetings.
Education and Training
other
Timeline
Sales Manager
City Mattress Corporation
08.2023 - 08.2024
Dock Master
Freedom Boat Club
07.2022 - 08.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Macomb County Sheriff's Department
11.1996 - 11.2022
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Macomb Community College
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
VIP REALTY
2025 - Current